•16-inch wheel models are probably most popular picks for joggers and power walkers who stick to trails. Especially important if you’re budget conscious, smaller front wheel on these mid-sized jogging strollers make them more maneuverable for shopping but still provide baby with a smooth ride at exercise time.

•Even for a stroll through park, you’ll find that slender jogger design of 12-inch wheel jogging strollers is superior. For shopping, you’ll be down one aisle and down next in a flash! Jogging strollers are also generally built with extra safety precautions for baby. For instance, many have features like a five point harness to keep your little one snug in place, front fenders to deflect dirt away from you and your little one, and adjustable canopies to keep bright morning sun out of baby’s eyes. Hand brakes, foot brakes, and parking brakes are also standard safety items on many jogging strollers.

Other features of jogging strollers include reclining seats that let baby sleep as fast on a morning run as he or she does during car ride to your favorite running trail! In addition, some models have cup holders that hold water bottles for both you and baby, parent organizer trays, and pouches or pockets for storage of small items like keys, wallets, or baby toys.

Be careful not to pick television shows based solely on TV ratings system. A recent study has shown inconsistency in ratings that television networks place on their shows. Some do not use additional content descriptors (D, S, L and V) in their ratings at all. What this means is that you may be watching a show rated TV-G and then you hear some foul language. If rating had indicated this with “L” description, at least you would have been prepared for it.

So what’s best way to ensure that your kids are watching shows that meet your standards? Well, parents, we are going to have to take some time and actually pay attention to what is on stations your kids are watching! Yes, that means actually sitting down and enduring an episode or two of an animated sponge or latest teeny bopper life story.

You can also talk to other friends and family about what their kids watch and why. Ask parents if they have watched shows their children watch. You will be surprised at how many parents really don’t pay that much attention to content of their children’s viewing choices. They have attitude that if it is on XYZ Children’s Network, then it must be fine. Even within children’s networks, shows are geared towards a specific audience. Do you really want your 6 year old to watch a show that is a teen version of a soap opera?

Then – don’t skip this one - talk with your kids about shows they are watching. Discuss content and if it is a show you are not going to permit them to watch, explain your reasons. You do not have to defend your choice, you are parent after all, but just let them know why it is inappropriate.

Limit amount of television your children watch each day. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents limit a child's use of TV, movies, and video and computer games to no more than 1 or 2 hours per day. This will also encourage them to make different choices about their television activities. Do they really want to watch this rerun for 15th time or would they rather wait and watch something new?

Take time to teach your children how to make better choices with their electronic entertainment. It’s a skill that they will carry with them past next Saturday morning.

Lisa Workman is author of Tokens for TV: A Sensible Approach to Balancing Television, Video Game and Computer Activities. For more information email lisa@tvtokens.com or visit her website at www.tvtokens.com.